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Mr. Fernyhough
asked the Minister of Defence if, in view of the increase in service for conscripts, he will now consider granting to all National Service men on the completion of their two years in the Forces, a complete civilian outfit free of charge.
Mr. Shinwell
No. I do not consider that this is a sufficient reason for altering the decision announced by my predecessor on 30th March last year.